The NBA All-Star Game begins Sunday with a mix of rising stars and familiar faces.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James will face off once again as captains of their respective conferences and leading vote-getters.
They return to the traditional Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference format for the first time since 2017, and will be joined by first-time starters Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Indianapolis.
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Jayson Tatum opened the scoring with a 3-pointer off Giannis Antetokounmpo. We have basketball.
Local All-Star Tyrese Haliburton receives a warm welcome in Indianapolis.
Nikola Jokic, great to be here as always:
Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum met franchise icon and Indiana basketball legend Larry Bird for the first time on Sunday.
Players are being introduced.
This is a performance of Charlotte Kardan's “O Canada” and Babyface's “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Draymond Green, who was just suspended for the second time this season for attacking an NBA player on the court, appears here as a central figure in the league's All-Star Game broadcast.
“Obviously, we're going to hit a lot of threes,” Stephen Curry promised in a pregame interview with TNT. clearly.
LeBron James told TNT that reports that the Warriors were looking to trade him before the deadline were news to him.
James said he hopes to finish his career with the Lakers.
Before the tip, LeBron James spoke to the media about the end of his career. He's still wondering if he'll announce his retirement tour or if he'll retire after being “just Tim Duncan.”
“I was asked this question a few days ago: 'Are you going to do a farewell tour or just Tim Duncan?' I'm 50-50.”
LeBron says it's the fans who give every city its “moment,” but he's not good at accepting praise 🔽
